There are also claims, which are not only wrong, but in a dangerous way:
> They lack empathy and are usually appalling teachers
No, autism is not related whatsoever to the lack of empathy! It may be associated with the lack of communication which can be perceived as the lack of empathy - but these are two different things.
The remark about "appalling teachers" is also extraneous. Some are. Some aren't. But it reinforces harmful stereotypes. (I hope) this author won't write such a blanket statement regarding gender, nationality, or ethnicity without strong backing. He shouldn't write on neurodivergence, either.
> They lack empathy and are usually appalling teachers
No, autism is not related whatsoever to the lack of empathy! It may be associated with the lack of communication which can be perceived as the lack of empathy - but these are two different things.
The remark about "appalling teachers" is also extraneous. Some are. Some aren't. But it reinforces harmful stereotypes. (I hope) this author won't write such a blanket statement regarding gender, nationality, or ethnicity without strong backing. He shouldn't write on neurodivergence, either.